Scientists discovered that alcohol activates a sugar-producing pathway in the body, creating fructose that may reinforce addictive drinking. The enzyme responsible, KHK, appears to drive both alcohol ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between sugar metabolism and alcohol addiction, identifying a potential new ...

Scientists have known for years that alcohol and sugar can damage the liver and influence your choices in ways that feel ...

High-fructose corn syrup, a sweetener made from corn starch, is widely found in common foods. Due to its widespread use, the consumption of fructose has increased over the past five decades. “If you ...

Alcohol turns the body into its own sugar factory, fueling addiction and liver damage through a single metabolic pathway.

Researchers have developed a radiotracer that can detect fructose metabolism, paving the way for a clinically viable tool for the earlier detection of multiple conditions. Fructolysis, the action of ...

Researchers discovered that alcohol causes the body to make fructose, increasing cravings and liver damage. Blocking the KHK ...

New Study Reveals Unexpected Link Between Sugar Metabolism and Alcohol Addiction Scientists from the University of Colorado ...

Reston, VA—A new PET radiotracer can differentiate diseased tissues from healthy tissues based on fructose metabolism, according to new research published in the March issue of The Journal of Nuclear ...

AURORA, Colo. (October 17, 2023) – Nutrition experts have recognized for many years that western diets rich in fats and sugar may be behind the cause of obesity, but debate has reigned over the ...